Meeran.Farook Ali – Curriculum Vitae 1/34, New Mosque street, Cove long, Kanchi District, Tamil Nadu – India PIN- 603112, Contact Hand Phone : - + 91 98848 60318 / 99406 31289 E-mail:- meeranfarookali@hotmail.com;meeranfarookali@gmail.com Skype: - meeranfarookali786 LinkedIn: - https://in.linkedin.com/in/meeranfarookali

Personal Caliber

Academics – B.A English Litt, DHM & MBA – NIBM Accredited IAO - Houston Varsity - USA. Carrying than eight years in senior management position balanced in all depts. and over all of two decades High command of spoken and written English & Proficient in training skills Knowledgeable in food and beverage, financial and marketing area Able to perform with results under pressure. Task force crew of Le Royal Meridien –Chennai, Asiana –Chennai, aloft –Chennai, in various levels and

commissioned the tasks successfully. Direct the efficient and effective F&B operation and the activities. Ensure that quality standards are met and staff cost expenses are controlled Ensure that service distinctiveness is practiced & Ensure revenue is maximized Select, oversee and evaluate the work of staff engaged in greeting, clearing and cashiering in all forms of Food,

Beverage and related operation. Ensure that established control procedures, liquors’ laws and regulations are followed Maintain positive lab our relations & Ensure that staff complaints are handled according to established

procedures. Ensure health and safety standards are understood and applied in all work activities Ensure risk of accidents, illness or injuries occurring from unsafe practices are minimized. Participate in the development of annual business plan related to operating departments. Analyze month-end reports and identify deviation from business plan goals Recommend options, correct or minimize adverse trends and impact. To oversee and direct all aspects of the operation at the Hotel within the limits of established policies and

procedures To lead and develop direct reports, setting clear and measurable objectives. Ensure that objectives are delivered

in line with the business strategy and objectives of the hotel and Exclusive Hotels. To optimise opportunities to drive revenues & exceed budgeted sales and profit targets. To create a sales

culture across the operation. Carrying knowledge of tracking of all On Line Travel Portal and GDS and extract business out of it. To deliver the standards expected of a 5-star hotel, monitoring and delivering Wow experiences across the Hotel

and developing a customer care culture that generate loyalty and repeat business. To exceed the agreed measurement targets as principally monitored via Review Pro statistics, after-stay emails, written and verbal customer feedback.

Exposures in launching of deluxe hotels Le Royal Meridian-Chennai, Asiana Hotels, aloft Chennai, Confluence, Chennai & ITC – Fortune Grand Select – Chennai.

Personal Attributes

Presentable, well-groomed with Dynamic leadership quality. People-oriented & driven force in achieving management tasks Able to perform under pressure and carry the ongoing flow operational condition independently. Expertise operational skills in, MICROS, FIDELIEO, OPERA & INFRASYS, WIN HMS, CHAMPAGNE & IDS Software

packages used in day to day operations ‘Leading – ‘Yes I can” certified holder – Exclusive training kit for Carlson’s Chain hotels worldwide. Official in House ‘Certified Departmental Trainer’ of the hotels Le Royal Meridien – Chennai, Radisson BLU

Hotel & ASIANA Hotels.

Career Objective Dedicating my tenure and the knowledge through a liable and in a challenging position in the field of hospitality and Food & Beverage Service in a reputed organization where commitment, loyalty, skills, hard work proves my aptitude that leads to an assured growth and a gratifying career and being the base for my company’s growth where I belong

*** Career Review - Current Job &Position

ITC – Fortune Grand Select Chennai – Member of ITC Hotels. Food & Beverage Manager

June – 03rd – 2015 to till Date

Head of Food & Beverage, Task force and Opening Squad of the largest of all FORTUNE Hotels across the country.

Commissioned the with the initial set ups, collaterals with guidelines and customized to the local law and accustomed to our business domain.

171 key with Multi Cuisine Restaurants, 2 Specialty Restaurants and 10000 Indoor & 5000 Sq. Ft Outdoor Banqueting space.

Responsible for entire operations, commissioning and taking over from the projects and commissioning the operations.

CONFLUENCE Banquets & Resort Tamil Nadu’s Largest Convention Centre with 90 Rooms & 3 F&B Outlets.

Food & Beverage Manager March 04th to May – 2015 to till Date

Kohinoor Asiana Hotels – Chennai. An Associate of ‘WORLD HOTELS – Deluxe Collections’. Joined Back as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Feb -16th – 2012 to Jan - 2015

Champions Team Hotel’ ‘IFCA CULNARY CHALLENGE - 2012

Expanded to 180 keys, enhanced IRD facilities along with other 5 F&B outlets & 30 k Sq. Feet convention space with enormous potential including 5 banquet halls can be partitioned in to 10 operated with expertise professionals

Responsible for entire food and beverage operation, execution, and achieving targets.

Aloft Chennai – Unit of STARWOOD HOTELS WORLDWIDE

Head – Food & Beverage

January 18th h of 2010 to Jan -2012

Head of Food & Beverage, Task force and Opening Squad of the Flagship Property and first aloft in India.

Commissioned my property with the initial set ups, collaterals and assisted in commissioning the Bangalore, Coimbatore units as per the guidance of portal Monitor, Collaterals and critical paths.

144 key with Plug ins such Coffee Shop, Specialty Restaurants and 8000 Sq. Ft Banqueting space.

Responsible for entire operations, commissioning and rolling out the hotel from projects and other two properties in INDIA.

Asiana Hotels – Chennai – An associate of ‘WORLD HOTELS – Deluxe Collections’. November 18th h of 2007 to Jan 15th -2010

Pre-Opening Squad the for Flagship Property of Asiana Group ‘s 5 Star Deluxe Boutique Hotel - Joined as Banquet Manager.

Promoted as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager WEF Nov 01 -2009

Champions Team Hotel’‘IFCA CULNARY CHALLENGE - 2008

114 Rooms, 5 F&B outlets & 30 k Sq. Feet convention space with enormous potential including 5 banquet halls can be partitioned in to 10 operated with expertise professionals

Radisson BLU Hotel – Airport Luxury Hotel “ Feb 16 -2006 to November 15th 2007

Joined as Asst. Manager - F&B on Feb 16th – 2006

Promoted as ‘Banquet Manager’ from Apr- 01st -2007 A 101 Accommodation luxury hotel with five Food & Beverage outlets, with Cozy Banqueting & Conferencing facilities. Winner of ‘Carlson’s Hotel Asia Pacific Hotel of the Year 05, & 2006, 2007 in consecutive row. President Award 05 and India’s First ISO 22000; 2005 & HACCP – Certified Hotel. Officiated as Food & Beverage Manager -In charge during the absence of Food & Beverage Manager for 3 months, from June 01st to Aug –15th of 2006 To report to EAM-Food & Beverage on day today Admin & Operation aspects of Food & Beverage, and responsible for entire Banqueting and Bar operations. To initiate and motivate the entire the Food & Beverage team to plan, organize and execute in every concept of the operations and train the staff on SOP’s of Radissons.

Le Royal Meridien - Chennai. F&B-Executive - from 2000 Jan 24th to Feb 2006

Winner of the ‘Best Economy Hotel’ category in PATWA –2003 at Berlin.

Business Management by STARWOOD Hotels. Jan 24th 2000 - Joined as F&B - Attendant - (Formerly, Hilton-Chennai) Apr 1st 2002 - Promotion as F&B - Captain Apr 6th 2004 - Promotion as F&B - Supervisor Mar 31st2005 - Promotion as F&B - Executive Opening Crew and bloomed as the Chief Command - Operation of the

Cilantro - All Day Dining Global Cuisine Restaurant.

Taj Mahal-UAE

Waiter to Captain - April 1993 To 1999

VIVANTA by TAJ - Fisherman’s cove

Asst. Waiter - July 1990 To 1993

Academic Profile

MBA - (Pursuing)-NIBM-Chennai – Accredited by IAO Houston- USA

Diploma in Hotel Management - 1995-1996 N.I.P.S- New Delhi

First Aid Certified Holder - 1996- Apr- By St. Ambulance Association

Bachelor of Arts ( English ) - 1989-1993 University of Madras

Marine Engineering - 1990-1991 IIMC- Chennai

Diploma in Computer Applications - 2006-07 - Computer Point-Chennai

Personal Profile

Date of Birth November 16th – 1972

Nationality Indian

Marital Status Married

Passport No K-6154182

Place of Issue / Date Issued / Date of Expiry Chennai / Nov-07-2012 / Nov-06-2022

Languages known to SPEAK / WRITE Tamil, English & Hindi

Pass Time Movies, Reading, Music & Cricket

Height & Weight 164 CM & 64 KGS

Favorite Books *You Can Win – By Shiv Khera

*One Minute Manager – By Kevin Blanchard

Reference – 1 Mr. Vikram Cotah | COO.

GRT Hotels & Resorts - Chennai

M : – 9840741379 | e :- vikramcotah@radissongrt.com

Reference – 3 Ms. Nalina Saravanan | Hotel Manager.

Le Royal Meriden - Chennai

M : – 9940114445 | e :- nalina.saravanan@meridien.com

Thank You & Kind Regards

MEERAN FAROOK ALI.